Episode 48: From Rink Chaos to App Creator: Solving Hockey Life One Idea at a Time

In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums, Amanda sits down with Kim Harper — a working mom of three who’s living the full hockey-parent grind while building something new inside it.Kim is a mom to two older daughters and a U11 hockey son, married to a coach who’s involved in both hockey and baseball, which means their family is travelling and juggling sports nearly year-round. By day, Kim works as a manager at an insurance brokerage. By night (and in between practices, games, and travel), she’s been quietly developing an app idea born directly out of hockey life.That idea? It’s one she’s been sitting on for five years, ever since her son first stepped onto the ice. In this conversation, Kim shares what problem she kept running into as a hockey mom, why she realized the solution didn’t exist yet, and what finally pushed her to stop waiting and go for it — even while still fully in the chaos of youth sports.Amanda and Kim talk honestly about balancing a demanding career with sports parenting, how hockey families develop unexpected leadership and problem-solving skills, and why hockey mums are uniquely equipped to build tools that actually work for real families.This episode is for the parent who’s tired, busy, and stretched thin — but also sitting on an idea they can’t shake.🏒 In This Episode, We Talk About:Raising three kids in a year-round sports householdLife as a hockey mom married to a coachBalancing a leadership career with youth sports travelHow hockey life reveals broken systems and unmet needsSitting on an idea for years — and what finally sparks actionBuilding an app while still fully in the hockey grindWhy hockey parents make incredible problem solvers and entrepreneursModeling confidence, courage, and follow-through for our kids💬 Why You’ll Love This EpisodeIf you’ve ever thought “Why doesn’t thiSend a text Support the showNew episodes dropping weekly This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level. Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Recruiting — and tell them the Bad Mum Squad sent you! 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for early access to upcoming episodes and exclusive video content! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441363/support Follow us on IG, Facebook & TikTok for updates, sneak peaks, and random things hockey!https://www.instagram.com/puckeduphockeymums?igsh=MXRvN3doZjZlYTliNw==&utm_source=ig_contact_invite https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HhMcLgmpD/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.tiktok.com/@puckedup.hockey.m?_t=ZM-8wy5uqxscpJ&_r=1 Click link below to join our community, grab your free "Gear Guide Checklist" and stay up to date on podcast news ...